How do I remove the front caliper? I've removed the rears a million times, but never the front.
Jan 27, 2006 at 10:54 AM
1990 Ford Continental Front Caliper Stuck
1990 FORD
GITCYPHER
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Essentially the same as rear likey two bolts holding them in place Ford usually utilizes a torx bit to back them out.
If you have done the rear calipers then you know how to do the rest.
If you have done the rear calipers then you know how to do the rest.
Jan 28, 2006 at 1:35 PM
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Remove the front caliper the same way as the rear: back out the two retaining bolts, which Ford typically secures with a Torx bit.
Conversation Summary
The owner of a 1990 Continental asked how to remove the front brake caliper for a rotor replacement, noting they had done the rears many times but never the fronts. The expert said the front is essentially the same as the rear, typically held by two bolts that Ford usually removes with a Torx bit.